Chiropractor in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dr. Douglas Kellerman, D.C. and Dr. Michael F. Petrie, D.C. provide chiropractic care for back pain, neck pain, sciatica and auto accident injuries at our Oakland Park office. Care begins with an examination, and your options are explained before treatment starts.
Serving Broward County since 1979
47+ years at the same Oakland Park location · 77 years combined experience · 5.0 stars on Google from 496 reviews · Two Florida-licensed chiropractic physicians.
What we treat
Back pain
Assessment of lumbar disc, facet and sacroiliac causes, with Gonstead adjustment and spinal decompression where indicated.
Neck pain
Cervical adjustment, traction and postural rehabilitation for restricted neck joints and muscular strain.
Sciatica
Segment-specific care for radiating leg pain, including decompression for disc-related nerve irritation.
Herniated disc
Non-surgical decompression and targeted adjustment, with surgical referral where findings require it.
Whiplash
Examination and documented care after a collision. Florida PIP accepted, subject to policy terms.
Headaches
Care for cervicogenic headache, where pain is referred from the upper cervical spine.
How care works
Every course of care starts with a history and an examination. Findings are explained, options are discussed, and a plan is set before treatment begins. Progress is reviewed at intervals so the plan can be adjusted.
Why patients choose us
Gonstead technique
Segment-specific analysis and adjustment, the approach the practice has used since 1979.
Non-surgical decompression
Controlled, graduated traction intended to reduce pressure on the disc and nerve root.
Examination first
No treatment plan is set before the examination findings are explained to you.
Insurance and PIP
Major plans and Medicare accepted; Florida PIP accepted for auto accident injuries.
Your chiropractic physicians
Douglas Kellerman, D.C.
Chiropractic physician. Gonstead technique, spinal decompression and rehabilitation. Licensed in Florida.
Michael F. Petrie, D.C.
Chiropractic physician. Diversified and Activator methods, auto accident injury care. Licensed in Florida.
What to expect at your first visit
A first visit typically runs 45 to 60 minutes and includes a health history, an examination, and a discussion of the findings. Imaging is ordered only where the examination or your history indicates it is medically necessary.
Before your first visit
Request an appointment
Call the office at (954) 561-4700 or request an appointment online. Same-week appointments are often available.
Spine & Joint Center
410 NE 44th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334 · (954) 561-4700 · Mon–Thu 9:00–13:00 and 14:30–18:00, Fri–Sat 9:00–13:00
Care is provided by Douglas Kellerman, D.C. and Michael F. Petrie, D.C., licensed chiropractic physicians in the State of Florida.